Atty. Richard William Thill

Atty. Richard William Thill

Richard William Thill is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, technology transactions, clean tech and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a degree from Santa Clara University in 1981, and has been licensed for 21 years.

San Diego San Diego 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Richard William Thill at a glance

Richard William Thill is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at San Diego Intellectual Property Law. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, business, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Southern Distri (2005) and District of Columbia (2019). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Santa Clara University (M.S.E.E. Stanford, 1981). Active member of State Bar of California (Member, Intellectual Property Law Section) American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association, San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard William Thill is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, technology transactions, clean tech and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a degree from Santa Clara University in 1981, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Richard practices at San Diego Intellectual Property Law in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard William Thill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard William Thill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard William Thill

Where is Richard William Thill's law office located?
Richard William Thill's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is San Diego Intellectual Property Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard William Thill handle?
Richard William Thill focuses on patent, business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard William Thill practiced law?
Richard William Thill has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Richard William Thill go to law school?
Richard William Thill earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (M.S.E.E. Stanford, 1981).
How can I contact Richard William Thill for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 2003
M.S.E.E. Stanford
Santa Clara University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Southern Distri
Admitted: 2005
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2019

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